Springfield Primary School

URN: 134065 • Chelmsford CM1 6XW

Overview

Name
Springfield Primary School
URN
134065
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jacquelyn Pick (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01245461077
Website
Visit
Address
Forsythia Close, Chelmsford CM1 6XW

Summary

Springfield Primary School is a mixed community school located in Chelmsford, Essex, with a current enrolment of 406 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment, reflected in its 29.10% of pupils eligible for free school meals, indicating a diverse student body. The leadership team, headed by Headteacher Jacquelyn Pick and Deputy Headteacher Nikk Esser, focuses on fostering a supportive atmosphere for both students and staff.

The curriculum at Springfield Primary is designed to engage students through a variety of activities and subjects. Recent highlights include Year 1's educational trip to Call of the Wild Zoo and Year 4's exploration of the Ancient Maya through literature. The school also promotes extracurricular involvement, with initiatives such as the Rock Band concert and a reading club that encourages a love for literature.

Springfield Primary values community involvement, as seen in the roles taken by Year 5 students as Play Leaders and the contributions of the school choir at local events. The school aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are not only academically prepared but also socially responsible and engaged in their community.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
406
Boys
226
Girls
180
FSM %
29.10
Open date
2003-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-11-10
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 406 226 180 420 29.10
2024-09-11 430 241 189 450 29.30
2023-09-11 436 248 188 450 20.90
2022-09-11 436 248 188 420 20.90
2021-09-11 432 239 193 420 16.40
2020-09-11 436 247 189 420 15.10

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